How to Speak - Patrick Henry Winston
How to Start
Dont begin with a joke.
Start with the promise, how the audience will be empowered by the talk.
Even before the promise, you can start with the «menu» - outline of what you expect to cover.
The big four
- Cycle on the material. At least 3 times.
- Use verbal punctuation.
- Near miss. Explain concept by nearest examples to it.
- Ask question. They should be frequent and answerable. Wait a little while for answer.
Time & place
Try to schedule the talk to the morning hours.
The place should be well lid.
Choose a place that can be filled completely with listeners.
Blackboard
Draw.
Make lists
Use blackboard as a target.
Overhead
Dont read your slides. Audience can read too.
Props
Use props for demonstrations.
Style
Adapt, dont copy style.
Its ok to be eccentric.
Tell stories.
How to stop
Dont thank the audience.
Tell joke.
Deliver.
Ask for questions.
Salute the audience.